2024 JMB Band Camp
CAMP DATES
- Student Leadership: Band Camp begins at 12PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
- Color Guard: Band Camp begins at 12PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
- Jag Drumline: Band Camp begins at 12PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
- Managers: Band Camp begins at 12PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2023
- Feature Twirlers: Band Camp begins at 12PM on Tuesday, August 6 2024
- First Year Wind Players (Freshmen and Transfer Students): Band Camp begins at 5PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Returning Wind Players: Band Camp begins at 5PM on Friday, August 9, 2024
DETAILED SCHEDULE
LOCATION
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A JAGMAIL ACCOUNT
COMPLETE YOUR 2024 JMB ONLINE INTENT FORM
Please complete and submit your Online Intent Form. This must be completed before band camp begins.ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
If you are living in on-campus housing (not Central House), the Jaguar Marching Band will cover the costs of your early move-in to University housing. Students are reminded to apply for campus housing early and to check their application status often. Please make sure to check MyUSA Housing Site for information regarding housing applications, room assignments, and other information.- Student Leadership and Staff: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Color Guard: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Jag Drumline: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Managers: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Feature Twirlers: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 9:00-11:00AM
- First-year wind players: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Returning wind players: Friday, August 9, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Students who will be living in Central House and other private residences should take note that most realtors do not have set move-in dates before Band Camp. You will need to talk to the realtor/leasing office and ask them if there is any way you can move in before the week begins. If you run into a problem with your off-campus housing, please contact the Drum Majors (email links will be added when drum majors are announced) and they will try to find another band member with whom you may stay. All dorm issues must be handled by calling University Housing at (251) 341-4663. All issues with off-campus housing should be dealt with directly with that property's management office.DINING
EXPENSES
You will not owe the marching band any money for band camp unless you have ordered any replacement items. More information can be found in the JMB Handbook.CONFLICTS WITH BAND CAMP
All portions of band camp are mandatory. Certain limited conflicts that arise due to student testing, orientation, Honors College, and other school-related events are acceptable provided that you contact us in advance. Students who are involved with Drum Corps should note that on their JMB Intent Form - those students will be expected to return immediately to Mobile at the conclusion of their corps' tour schedule. It is your responsibility to take care of conflicts as soon as possible. Conflicts due to work or vacation (family or otherwise) are not permitted. If you need documentation from us for your employer, please e-mail usajmb@southalabama.edu with details of your situation. If you have any conflicts, communicate now with your employer, etc. now!HANDBOOK AND SYLLABUS
PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Several evenings during band camp will feature social activities. Events like movie night, swim party night, cookout at the pavilion, section dinners, and more are all potential events. You are expected to attend. These events will help you make friends and get to know our campus and its history better. Most importantly, it will be fun!PARKING AND PERMITS
During camp, you may park in any valid student (white striped) parking place on campus. If you mistakenly receive a parking ticket when in a valid student parking space, then we will have it removed from your university bill. However, if you were parked illegally (a blue-lined faculty spot, a handicapped space, prohibited curb, double parked, etc.), you are responsible for the ticket.BIKING ON CAMPUS
PROPER ATTIRE FOR BAND CAMP
Students should wear cool, comfortable, and appropriate clothing. Swimsuits, swimsuit tops, midriff revealing sports tops, etc. are not allowed. Full sports tanks and similar apparel is acceptable. Men must wear shirts at all times. In short, please dress for cool comfort, but make sure your body does not become a distraction to your fellow band members. Marching in jeans or boots is not allowed. Make sure to bring a swimsuit for the evenings! Do not wear clothing or accessories from any other University at any time during camp.BAND SHOES, APPAREL, FLIP FOLDERS, LYRES, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
All band members will be issued a pair of black marching band shoes, sweat-wicking t-shirt and shorts, a hooded sweatshirt, and a music flip folder with lyre (if applicable). Color Guard members will be issued a warm-up jacket, footwear and equipment bag. There is no charge for these items.INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
The Jaguar Marching Band provides instruments and equipment for every single member of the marching band. All brass instruments come with a mouthpiece (mellophones include an adapter if you wish to play with a concert horn mouthpiece). If you wish to use your own brass mouthpiece, please remember that all instruments are large bore/large shank. Also please note that NO COLORED OR PLASTIC/CARBONFIBER MOUTHPIECES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY INSTRUMENT. So-called “loud” or “high” mouthpieces and other “gimmick” brands are not welcome. Quality of sound is our first priority. All reed instruments must provide their own reeds, and these must be maintained at an acceptable level of quality. Have several playable reeds at all times! You may use your own custom mouthpiece, but they must be black or clear.
PART PLACEMENT AUDITIONS
Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, and Trombones have divided parts; therefore, placement auditions will be held for these sections. If you play one of these instruments, then your placement audition materials are included in the packet made available to you online. In addition, you will be able to access music through the FlipFolder App on your electronic device to practice. Part placement auditions will be submitted by video this year. They will be due on July 15, 2024. Part placements will be emailed to those sections on July 20th so you will have time to practice your assigned part before band camp begins!FITNESS AND CONDITIONING
Band Camp takes place during one of the hottest times of the year in Alabama. In preparing for band camp, please:- Make sure you are active outside prior to Band Camp and get acclimated to the heat and humidity.
- Please get accustomed to wearing broken in tennis shoes/sneakers during band camp. You will not be allowed during any time of camp or during the season to wear sandals, flip-flips, or any similar footwear. Marching bare footed is also unacceptable.
- Engage in some type of aerobic conditioning to prepare you for the marching demands and other physical demands of Band Camp.
- Try to get used to drinking lots of water and sports drinks each day, especially in the mornings. Please avoid consuming caffeinated beverages (they cause you to lose fluids) and beverages with added sugar. Avoiding caffeine and sugar is a good policy when engaging in physical activity in hot and humid conditions.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. Avoid overly-large portions and greasy foods.
- Bring a hat, appropriate clothing, sun screen (body and lips), and a wash-cloth or small towel that you can dip into ice water (in a container we’ll provide) and place on the back of your neck. Instead of a baseball cap, try purchasing a bucket hat or some other type of hat with a very wide brim that goes all the way around the hat and protects your neck and ears from the sun.
- Please bring plenty of insect repellent. You can purchase products that combine sun protection and insect repellent in the same product.
BAND CAMP CHECKLIST
CHECK THINGS OFF AS YOU PACK!
- Money for meals and social events
- T-shirts and shorts for marching (marching shirtless, in bathing suits, in jeans etc. is not permitted. )
- Good marching shoes and socks (closed-toe tennis shoes, not sandals or anything else!)
- Washcloth or hand towel to keep your neck and ears cool
- Wide-brimmed hat (Bucket hats are best!)
- Sunscreen (Body and Lips!)
- Insect repellent
- Personal water supply (Camelbacks and other such devices are allowed. We will have water coolers on the field)
- Reeds (clarinets and alto saxes)
- Mouthpiece (optional for Clarinets, Alto Saxes, and Brass)
- Swimsuit!
MUSIC & FLIPFOLDER APP
All JMB Woodwind and Brass members will have access to FlipFolder to access their music to begin preparing for the season. Drumline will receive their music from Dr. Nozny. You can download FlipFolder app for iOS at the App Store for Apple products or the Google Play store for those using Android.
Instructions and login information have been emailed to all members. If you need help contact a section leader or Dr. Abend: robertabend@southalabama.edu.
MUSIC REFERENCE RECORDINGS AND PRACTICING
Reference recordings of our 2024 Show Music and Pregame Music are provided to help you practice. You will need to be logged into your USA account in order to access these files. We encourage you to start with pregame and show 1 music since we learn those first. There is a lot of music in the FlipFolder app that you are welcome to practice, however, pregame and show music are most important since we memorize that music.
2024 JMB Show 1: Mardi Gras!
2023 JMB Show 2: Best of Classic Boy Bands
FALL 2024 CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS
If you are interested in auditioning for one of the fall concert ensembles, please visit the University Bands Webpage. More information about our concert ensembles can be found there. The link to sign up for an audition is located on the right side of the page. Please contact any of the band directors for more information.
BANKING INFORMATION
Set Up or update your Banking Information in PAWS by following these instructions. Anytime we travel and provide students per diem, the university sends the money directly to your bank account. New members should complete this before band camp and returning members should make sure their information is up to date.
Medical Form
Please print off the JMB Medical Form and bring it to band camp registration.